Competition - Information for Students - Why Study Materials Science?

1. Which aluminium-based precious stone is used in laser technology?

Sapphire
Diamond
Ruby
Emerald

2. If rods of the same size were made of each of these materials, which would be the heaviest?

Gold
Titanium
Aluminium
Steel

3. Why is Kevlar used to make bullet-proof vests?

High resistance to corrosion
Inexpensive
Low density
High tensile strength

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